Build with TRAE is a community event hosted by TRAE Fellows. This NYC edition is co-organized with Minimax, Gather Growth Inc. (GaGro), NYU CLSA, NYU Blockchain Club and university student clubs, bringing together students and young developers from New York for an immersive Vibe Coding Hackathon.

We provide a space where participants deeply experience TRAE.ai and Minimax in real product-building scenarios. Through hands-on hacking, technical sharing, live demos, and team collaboration, participants will explore how AI tools can accelerate idea-to-product workflows and lower the barrier of full-stack development.

Highlights

Vibe Coding Hackathon in NYC

Connect with 150 students and young developers from NYU, Columbia University, and other universities. Experience the “Vibe Coding” style of building: focusing on creativity, product logic, and user experience, while leveraging TRAE.ai and Minimax to accelerate development.

Hands-on AI Product Building

Participants will work in teams to rapidly prototype AI-powered applications using TRAE.ai APIs and Minimax models, gaining real experience in integrating AI into products, workflows, and creative projects.

Prizes & Incentives

1st Place: $500

2nd Place: $300

3rd Place: $200

Additional Incentives

Outstanding participants may receive referrals for internship and career opportunities.

Agenda

9:00–9:30 Check In & Breakfast

9:30–10:00 Opening & Rules Introduction

10:00–10:30 Product Demo & Technical Sharing

10:30-10:45 Team Formation

10:45–12:30 Hackathon Session

12:30–13:30 Snack Break

13:30-16:00 Hackathon Session

16:00 Energy Refill

16:00-17:30 Hackathon Session

17:30 Submission Reminder

18:00 Code Freeze

18:00-18:45 Dinner & Networking

18:45–20:00 Demo Show & Judges’ Evaluation

20:00–20:30 Awards Ceremony

20:30-21:00 Feedback & Closing

Who

Open to ALL STUDENTS and developers interested in AI coding, product building, and hackathons.

Participation

Individual or Team-based (2–4 members recommended)

AI Productivity

Use TRAE.ai and Minimax to improve development efficiency, automate workflows, and build practical AI tools for work and study.

Creative AI Applications

Explore innovative AI-powered applications in daily life, content creation, social products, and experimental ideas.

How To Join – Free Participation

Limited seats (around 120-150). Registration required to secure your spot.

Unleash your creativity with TRAE.ai and Minimax, and experience the future of AI-powered product development in one day of immersive building.

Secure your spot right now!

Build with TRAE.ai & MiniMax @ NYC